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Edina Skin Care Specialists

You are amazing,
your skin should be too!

Advanced practice aestheticians. Peels, devices and medical-grade skincare. And three board-certified plastic surgeons just down the hall when a consultation is needed.

4.9 from 92 Google reviews

Edina, MinnesotaSince 1996

Find the layer.

3 of 9

Nine treatments, four depths. Pick one.

SURFACEstratum corneum
EPIDERMIS
DERMIS
SUBCUTANEOUS
FAT

↑↓ Drag the marker or use arrow keysQualitative depth / not to scale
Illustrative steel skin spatula, folded gauze and a clear vial on a white enamel tray
Instrument study / illustrative

Different tools. Different depths.
Start with the treatment, then talk with an aesthetician about your skin.

Since skincare is
an ongoing process.

The schedule matters as much as the single visit. Here are the intervals published on our treatment pages.

TreatmentBeginFollow through →Published cadence

Dermaplaning

Every 3-4 weeks

SkinPen

3 sessions · about 4 weeks apart

PRX Derm Perfexion

Minimum 4 · 7 days apart

Opus Plasma

3 sessions · 2-4 weeks apart

Laser360

6 sessions · 2-3 weeks apart

CoolSculpting

Read at 3 weeks · 2 months · 4-6 months

Each row has its own rhythm; the lines do not share a time scale.
Care is planned with your aesthetician. Individual results and recovery vary.

The people who do it.

Advanced practice aestheticians, with medical colleagues close by. Our practice began with Cathleen in 1996.

Cathleen, Owner, Advanced Practice Aesthetician

Cathleen

Owner, Advanced Practice Aesthetician

Licensed in 1989; founded the practice in 1996. A charter member of the Society of Plastic Surgical Skin Care Specialists, Cathleen served on its board for seven years, through her appointment as president. She first brought the Lunch Hour Peel to the area and is trained and certified in oncology skin care.

Claudia, Advanced Practice Aesthetician

Claudia

Advanced Practice Aesthetician

With 22 years in skincare, Claudia works closely with clients on their skin concerns and ongoing care.

Peg, Advanced Practice Aesthetician

Peg

Advanced Practice Aesthetician

In skincare since 2005 and with the practice since 2007. Peg works with SkinPen, dermaplaning, HydraFacial and CoolSculpting. She graduated from CoolSculpting University in 2017.

Janel, Front Desk Coordinator

Janel

Front Desk Coordinator

Janel joined in June 2021, bringing 16 years of customer service experience. She helps clients feel welcome and keeps a careful eye on the details of each visit.

Rachel Brown, RN

From the practice’s live Meet Rachel page

Rachel Brown, RN, specializes in aesthetic medicine, cosmetic injectables, medical weight loss, and wellness optimization. After losing more than 100 pounds herself, she developed a passion for helping others achieve lasting improvements in their health, confidence, and quality of life. Rachel combines evidence-based treatment with a personalized approach to help patients look, feel, and function at their best. She is currently pursuing her Nurse Practitioner degree while continuing to expand her expertise in aesthetics and wellness medicine.

Meet Rachel ↗

Associated with three board-certified plastic surgeons at MMK Plastic Surgery. Our doctors are just down the hall if needed for a consultation.

MMK Plastic Surgery ↗

4.9

from 92 reviews

Read on Google ↗
★★★★★
What a gem of a place! Everyone who works here is so kind, knowledgeable, and patient. I’ve gotten skinpen treatments and peels here. Each time they’ve made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. Highly recommend this place!
Prescilla Xiong / Google
★★★★★
Love my facials I get that Edina skin specialist. I use Peg and she’s wonderful and she always gives me wonderful suggestions on what to do next. My skin is beautiful and glowing when I walk out of there.
Susan Chambers / Google
★★★★★
Coolscupting and micropeal by Peg. I feel like a new woman!
Katherine Wilhelm / Google
★★★★★
I love Donna & Rene at Edina Skin Care. Skin pens with Donna, and Diamond Glow with Rene. Rene also does fabulous eye brow tinting. I’ve been getting skin care treatments here for over 15 years. They are the best.
Holly Leuer / Google
★★★★★
This was my second appointment with Donna. She is amazing! Did a wonderful job with my old skin. I feel rejuvenated. I’m looking forward to my next appointment.
Alicia Ringstad / Google

The shelf.

Medical-grade skincare is part of the work between appointments. Ask us which products belong in your routine.

Shop SkinMedica
  • BIOJUVE

    Live-strain microbe technology for skin biome care.

  • Colorescience

    Mineral makeup that blends and layers, with sun protection.

  • SkinMedica

    Research-based skincare, including TNS Essential Serum.

  • SkinProRX

    Pharmaceutical-grade formulations, dermatologist tested and made in the USA.

  • DefenAge Pro

    Exclusive Platinum Edition. Only available in DefenAge-authorized medical offices; cannot be sold online.

  • LATISSE

    The FDA-approved treatment for people with inadequate or not enough eyelashes.

  • Revision Skincare

    Professional skincare developed with clinical review and physician validation.

  • Avène

    Hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic care for sensitive skin, with Avène Thermal Spring Water.

  • Epionce

    Physician-strength skincare created by dermatologist Dr. Carl Thornfeldt.

  • Société

    Skincare that pairs active ingredients from nature with scientific research.

  • Tree of Life Botanicals

    CBD hemp products from hemp grown in Colorado.

Care when skin
needs care.

Oncology skin care with Cathleen Olson, trained and certified to adapt skincare for the effects of cancer treatment.

Radiation and chemotherapy can change how your skin feels and responds. Oncology skin care adapts applications, techniques and product selection to those changes.

  • Dry skin
  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Photosensitivity
  • Itchy skin
  • Colour changes
  • Radiation rash

“The best time to begin this specialized skin care program is prior to any treatments.”

Read about oncology skin care ↗

Glow Rewards.

Points for the products and services you choose, and for bringing someone new to the practice.

2500 points

Redeem for a $50 gift card, good on any service.

Shop

1 point / $1

Products and services. CoolSculpting excluded.

Refer

1000 points

When a referred friend makes their first purchase. 100 points for first visits.

Review

500 points

For a Google or RealSelf review. Meevo reviews are not included.

Birthday

250 points

Birthday points, plus 250 points for signing up.

We’re in Edina.

7450 France Avenue So.
Suite 230
Edina, MN 55435

Monday
9:00 - 5:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 6:00
Wednesday
9:00 - 5:00
Thursday
9:00 - 5:00
Friday
8:00 - 3:00

Hours may change due to weather or staff trainings. Please call before stopping in without an appointment.

When plans change.

If you cannot make your appointment, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled time.

Appointment availability will depend on the individual aesthetician’s schedule. We will, as a courtesy to patients, call 24 to 48 hours before your appointment to confirm.

Winter Weather Cancellation Policy

Minnesota weather can be unpredictable, and forecasts often change. We kindly ask that you wait until the day of your appointment to cancel due to winter weather conditions.

Your safety is our priority, and you will not be charged for any weather-related cancellations made on the day of your appointment.

Physician supervised clinic. Licensed aestheticians.
Associated with MMK Plastic Surgery.

Visit MMK Plastic Surgery ↗
Call 952-920-5521Book online ↗